Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Symington predicts lower yield but good quality harvest

Published: 27 August, 2025

Symington Family Estates has announced its expectations for the 2025 harvest across its estates in the Douro, Alentejo and Vinho Verde regions.

Jeroboams expands portfolio with wines from Chinon and Alentejo

Published: 26 February, 2025

Fine wine merchant, Jeroboams, has added two producers to its portfolio with Domaine de la Chapelle from Chinon, Loire Valley and Mouchão vineyard from the Alentejo, Portugal.

Insights: Cork’s sustainable revival

Published: 12 August, 2024

James Bayley explains how cork has recovered from its tainted reputation to prevail as a sustainable contender in the closures world.

SITT Alentejo ‘Spotlight’ confirmed

Published: 07 August, 2023

SITT Autumn, the trade event for specialist importers and independent buyers, will host 12 tables dedicated to Wines of Alentejo.

New venue revealed for sold out SITT Autumn

Published: 19 July, 2023

SITT Autumn, the trade event for specialist importers and independent buyers is now sold out with over 55 exhibitors signed up to attend the tastings.

Cartuxa joins Mentzendorff

Published: 12 July, 2021

Mentzendorff has taken on historic Alentejan brand Cartuxa, one of the oldest brands in Portugal.

Beyond the Tejo

Published: 16 October, 2019

Jo Gilbert digs deep into the vinous roots of southern Portugal to discover how three decades of investment continues to unearth indigenous gems.

Harpers catches up with Esporao's David Baverstock

Published: 14 May, 2018

Over the past 15-20 years, Portugal's wine industry has been transformed. Quality has been pushed to the forefront; producers have returned to native varieties in a big way, recognising them as Portugal's raison d'etre in a crowded and competitive global wine industry. Meanwhile, regions that were once also-rans have emerged with distinctive styles and a renewed commitment to local traditions.